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2001 09 05 ALRC Minutes MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Guinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Guinta, CA September 5, 2001 10:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di lorio, who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Dennis Cunningham and Bill Bobbitt. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Management Analyst Maria Casillas, Associate Planners Greg Trousdell, Wally Nesbit, Michele Rambo, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of July 11, 2001. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Caoital Prooertv Imorovement Proaram 2001-006; a request of Robert Capetz, Sun Vista Development Corporation for review of a request for an extension to commence work to construct a screening wall and remove and replace landscaping for the property located at 51-370 Avenida Bermudas. 1. Management Analyst Maria Casillas presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. G:\WPDOCSIARLCIALRC9-5-0 l.wpd 1 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes September 5, 2001 2. Mr. Robert Capetz stated he would like time to re-evaluate the application as previously submitted. Committee Member Cunningham stated it was up to him whether or not he resubmit his application. In regard to the wall, it was approved as requested by the applicant at that time. If Mr. Capetz would like to change the work to be done, it was up to him. Following discussion, it was determined the applicant would continue with his request to extend the work commencement date and during that time make a decision as to whether or not to continue with this application or submit a new application. 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-031 to extend the time to commence work to October 16, 2001. B. Site DeveloDment Permit 2001-705; a request of Kristi Hanson for review of building elevations and landscaping plans for Las Casuelas restaurant located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street within Point Happy Specific Plan. 1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff to explain the roof tile to be used. Staff stated they are requesting to use barrel tile. 3. Committee Member Cunningham asked the applicant what they proposed in regard to the tile. Ms. Kristi Hanson, representing the applicant, stated it was up to the developer to apply for a Specific Plan Amendment to the Council for approval. Committee Member Cunningham commended the applicant on the design of the building. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt agreed and asked where the trash enclosure was to be located. Ms. Hanson explained on the plans the location. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-032 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-705, subject to the conditions as submitted. 0:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRC9-5-0 l.wpd 2 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes September 5,2001 C. Site Development Permit 2001-709; a request of Bart Rinker for review of building elevations and landscaping plans for a 23,184 square foot retail/service building located at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road, within the Dune Palms Center. 1 . Associate Planner Wally Nesbit presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Mr. Bob Ricciardi, representing the applicant, gave a presentation on the project. 3. Committee Member Cunningham clarified that the staff recommended tile treatment would be added to the columns, but not the building's front elevation. Mr. Ricciardi stated that was what they would request. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what plans were being taken to make sure the mechanical equipment was hidden. Mr. Ricciardi stated this was a taller building and it would have a parapet wall high enough to hide it. Mr. Ricciardi asked that the largest tree they plant be a 36-inch box. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-033 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-709, subject to the conditions as recommended. D. Site Development Permit 2001-710; a request of Cody & Brady Architects for review of building elevations and landscaping plans for a construction gatehouse at Tradition for the property located on the south side of Avenue 52, east of the intersection of Washington Street 1 . Associate Planner Michele Rambo presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the tile would be random mudded. Staff stated a condition could be added to require this. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked the purpose of the gatehouse. Staff stated it was for maintenance and construction vehicles. G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRC9-5-0 I. wpd 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes September 5, 2001 4. Committee Member Cunningham asked what would be used on the windows. Staff explained the trim would be painted a satin black. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-034 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-710, as requested. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to take Item "E" last to allow the applicant time to arrive. Unanimously approved. G. Site Development Permit 2001-713; a request of Rancho Capistrano Development Corporation for review of building elevations and landscaping plans for three new prototype residential units located north of Avenue 54 and east of Jefferson Street within Country Club of the Desert. 1 . Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated the design is in keeping with the other buildings. Unless there is something obviously wrong or there was a problem with the design, he believed that within gated communities the market will determine whether or not the design of the houses would be successful. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the style of architecture is different, but in keeping with what is occurring in the desert. To him, the design is somewhat box-like. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated the chimney stacks need to be dealt with architecturally and built as designed. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked why the landscape plans were not included and are these stand alone units with zero lot lines. Staff stated the landscaping would be as submitted in the designs and they were stand alone units. Committee Member Bobbitt stated there needs to be enough drainage in the sideyard so ponding does not occur. G:\WPDOCSIARLCIALRC9-5-0 I. wpd 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes September 5, 200] 6. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the sideyard responsibility is given to one owner. Mr. Robert Wilkenson, stated that is what is proposed. Committee Member Cunningham stated it needs to be added to the CC&R's to make it clear to the property owners as well as a disclosure at the time of the sale. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt stated another issue is a swimming pool where the electrical and/or gas lines go through the neighbor's sideyard easement. It should also be disclosed. 8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-035 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-713, as recommended. F. Tentative Tract Map 30092; a request of Barton Properties for review of conceptual parkway landscaping plans for a 97 lot residential subdivision located at the northwest corner of Avenue 58 and Monroe Street. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked staff to explain the wall. Staff stated it would be six or eight feet depending on the Public Works Department height requirement for the berm, but it would have delineation and be stucco or slumpstone. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the tract would be custom lots. Staff stated the lots would be sold to individual builders for construction. The applicant was considering resubmitting the map for changes. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-036 recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 30092, as recommended by staff. H. Capital Improvement Proiect 2001-694; a request of the City for review of the building elevations and landscaping plans for the La Quinta Community Park. G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRC9-5-01. wpd 5 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes September 5, 2001 1 . Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked why staff was requesting the change in the tree type. Staff stated to bring a variety of shade trees to the area. Discussion followed regarding the different tree types. 3. Committee Member Cunningham stated the building design was choppy. Architecturally, in that section of town, all of the subdivisions are built with the red tile roof, and the two schools are contemporary. This building looks like a 1972 Clerestory look which does not tie in with any of the other architecture. The maintenance will be high due to the type of use it will have. The building needs to "defend" itself against weather and use. The group storage doors should be metal and have enough color on them to last and not burn out creating more maintenance. He did not like the gable chopped off in the front. It could have a simple hipped roof to keep in style with the surrounding neighborhoods or take a more modern look. He would like to see this tie in architecturally with the City Hall or High School look. A wood trellis is absolutely wrong. It should be metal. Maybe it could be a split-face block to keep it more natural. The roofline is wrong. A flat roof with a raised parapet would be better. The doors need to be a box steel to take the abuse. A series of vents that could be hosed from the ground would be more attractive than the proposed grill work. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he concurred with Committee Member Cunningham's statements. It has a look of the '70's and will be a maintenance nightmare. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-037 recommending approval of Capital Improvement Project 2001-694, as amended: a. Revise the plan to be more compatible with the High School, new school, or City Hall architecture. b. Doors shall be made of industrial steel. c. Wood trellis shall be replaced with a metal trellis. G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRC9-5-01. wpd 6 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes September 5, 2001 d. Consideration should be given to using a different roof tile e. Prior to issuance of a building permit the landscape plan shall be redesigned to show another tree species that flowers during the winter months to be located along Adams Street and at the northeast corner of Westward Ho Drive and Adams Street. E. Site DeveloDment Permit 2001-712; a request of Michael Shovlin for Staples for review of building elevations and landscaping plans for a 23,492 square foot commercial building for the property located on the north side of Highway 111, east of Washington Street, within the One Eleven La Guinta Shopping Center. 1 . Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Mr. Dave Smalley, representing Desert Cities, stated the intent was to provide continuous shade. They did recognize it will obscure the Postal Place sign and would reduce the size so as not to obscure the Postal Place and still provide a shaded walkway. He continued to give a presentation on the project. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he likes the use of the bougainvilleas and asked what the chainlink fence area was. Mr. Smalley stated it was a loading area. Committee Member Bobbitt stated there had been complaints from the property owners to the north regarding the rear architecture. Mr. Smally stated the existing landscaping should block the view. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated it was compatible with the remainder of the Center and he had no objections. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham! Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-038 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-712, as requested. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRC9-5-0 l.wpd 7 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes September 5, 2001 VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: A. Staff informed the Committee that the Community Services Department was asking each Commission/Committee/Board to nominate a member to serve on the City's 20th Anniversary Celebration Committee. Following discussion Committee Member Bill Bobbitt was selected. B. Staff informed the Committee there would be a joint meeting with the City Council, Planning Commission, and ALRC on September 25, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on October 3, 2001. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :24 a.m. on September 5, 2001. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ :' ~v aL~)V . ET ~ YER, Executive Secretary City of t.:a Quinta, California G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRC9-5-0 1. wpd 8